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07-12-2002, 01:55 PM

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I have been told by a professional citrus grower that lemon and orange
plants grown from pips seldom flower or fruit.

Is this likely to be an accurate statement ??

I believe an article in the current issue of 'The Garden' says they take
about 20 years to fruit when grown from seed. And, of course, at the end
of that period the plant would probably turn out to be a very inferior
form.
A long time to wait for a disappointment!
Janet G